Accountant, SimSpace
$60-90k
Opportunity for annual bonuses tied to company performance and individual contributions. Offers equity stock options at hire, with annual performance-based grant
Cyber security training & insights
Be an early applicant
Cyber security training & insights
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$60-90k
Opportunity for annual bonuses tied to company performance and individual contributions. Offers equity stock options at hire, with annual performance-based grant
101-200 employees
Company mission
To work on solutions that drive better cybersecurity across the world to ensure a secure future for us all.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for a detail-oriented and self-driven, Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team
- The ideal candidate will have proven experience month end close, revenue accounting along with the ability to handle complex tasks independently
- Degree in accounting or business preferred, or relevant experience
- Two years minimum of accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of revenue recognition, accounts receivable, and customer billing
- Experience with month end close processes and reconciliations
- Experience with account software, NetSuite preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
What the job involves
- This individual reports to the Controller and will be responsible managing revenue recognition, accounts receivable and customer billing processes with accuracy and efficiency
- Own the full-cycle Accounts Receivable process, including customer onboarding, invoicing (including uploads to customer platforms), billing schedules, and sales tax compliance and filings
- Manage cash applications in NetSuite and record all cash-related journal entries to ensure accuracy of financial records
- Ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards by reviewing contracts, maintaining deferred revenue schedules, posting related journal entries, and supporting month-end close
- Monitor the AR email inbox and manage all communications related to accounts receivable
- Prepare and post intercompany journal entries, reconcile intercompany balances, and support consolidation and eliminations
- Record journal entries to amortize sales commissions and other contract acquisition/fulfillment costs in accordance with ASC 340-40; maintain supporting schedules and ensure proper expense recognition
- Maintain the fixed asset subledger: record additions/disposals, apply capitalization policies, and post monthly depreciation entries
- Ensure accuracy of financial reporting by preparing journal entries and completing monthly reconciliations for payroll, AR, cash, intercompany, deferred revenue, stock-based compensation, fixed assets, and other assigned accounts
- Support internal and external audit processes by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records
- Partner cross-functionally with Revenue Operations, Customer Success, and other departments to resolve billing issues and ensure proper documentation
- Utilize NetSuite to record transactions, generate reports, and maintain accurate, audit-ready financial records
- Support and implement process improvement and automation projects
- Support special projects
Our take
Founded by experts from the US Military’s Cyber Command and MIT Lincoln Laboratory, SimSpace is a cyber training platform that provides users with simulations, training exercises and rehearsals that act as stress tests for the cyber security of tech and its users.
At a time when cybersecurity is becoming a military and corporate priority, SimSpace’s Cyber Force Platform helps train sophisticated tech enterprises, governments and national infrastructure companies to become more resilient. Its comprehensive medley of stack optimization tools, attack simulations, actionable analysis, and “live fire” exercises are built to both strengthen cybersecurity and increase the efficiency of a company’s tech.
With the founding team's background in the military and government research and development sectors, the company has a good foundation of expertise surrounding its target market. Substantial funding from L2 Point, that was awarded in 2023, is also aiding its growth as it accelerates expansion into new territories.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (1 round)
Dec 2023
$45m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $45m
Company benefits
- Owner & Investor: By offering company equity, employees can own part of the business, aligning their interests with the company’s success and rewarding their dedication as the company grows
- Flexible PTO: With flexible PTO, you can take the time you need, whenever you need it, to ensure you are at your best and fully recharge
- Wellbeing Focused: Enjoy access to the Peloton Interactive Wellness Program, where you can prioritize your health and wellness through a variety of engaging and personalized fitness classes
- Ongoing Learning: Embrace a growth mindset with our comprehensive Learning & Development benefits, which include an enterprise LinkedIn Learning membership
- Health Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, savings and spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program, company-paid life and AD&D insurance, and long-term disability coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan: Secure your future with our 401(k) plan, featuring a company match to help you invest in the next chapters of your story
- Customized Interview Journey: Your candidate experience is crucial to us which is why you will have a dedicated career partner that will guide you through the interview process and provide 1:1 support and advisement
- Community & Connection: We prioritize building meaningful connections in a flexible work environment. Our employee resource groups, dedicated wellness committee, and monthly reimbursements for team activities help foster a supportive and engaging community
Company HQ
Fort Point Channel Landmark District, Boston, MA
Leadership
Lee Rossey
(Co-Founder & CTO)Former Group Leader at MIT Lincoln Lab, and Member of Engineering Staff at L-3 Communications.
Peter Lee
(CEO & President)Previously spent over 7 years at RapidMiner as the CEO, over 4 years at TIBCO Software as an Executive VP, and 8 years at JP Morgan as a VP. They also co-founded DataSynapse and served as the CEO for 9 years.
Clint S.
(CPO)Previously an Advisor at Smart Hive and Darkbit. They also served as the SVP of Product at Corelight and VP of Product at Malwarebytes and NortonLifeLock. Alongside this, they spent over 16 years at Symantec in various roles, including CPO of Cyber Security Services.
Roger Blanchette
(CFO)Previously CFO at Broadvoice, 360insights, Element AI, Skyword, NuoDB, Episerver, Dune Medical Devices, Cadent, and DataSynapse. They also spent almost 6 years at Concord Communications as the Director of Finance and VP of Finance.
Matt Knutsen
(CRO)Previously the CRo of Immersive Labs. Prior to that, they spent over 4 years at Avecto as the VP of Americas and EVP & GM of America, and over 8 years at AppSense in various roles, including AVP.
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